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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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